185 Chappie James Boulevard Southwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 185 Chappie James Boulevard Southwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 1 permit, 1 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in District of Columbia?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 185 Chappie James Boulevard Southwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very high overall, with elevated earthquake and hurricane risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Nov 2022Expired
Project involves installation of two 4" conduits connecting an existing telecom manhole to the existing commissary building on joint base anacostia-bolling. project will involve demolition of existing sidewalk in order to install the conduit and then will be replaced after conduit is installed. total disturbance is 3,267 sf. amount of impervious area on site will not change.
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High
Highest for this area: earthquake, hurricane, tornado, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind, hail, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Ranges and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,200 ft
LEARN DC PCS (3,200 ft), Center City PCS - Congress Heights (3,700 ft), Ballou HS (4,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
1.2 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
District of Columbia. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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